Which of the following terms may be preferable for use with patients (especially the elderly)?

a. Urination
b. Voiding
c. Micturition
d. Passing water


d

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The normal rate of contraction is established by ________ cells, the nodal cells that reach threshold first

A) nodal rate B) pacemaker C) conducting D) pacer

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An unrestrained 37-year-old female patient is in cardiac arrest after her vehicle struck a tree head-on at a high rate of speed. Assessment reveals that the patient suffered massive blunt trauma to the chest and abdomen. The patient is quickly extricated from the vehicle and placed in a supine position on the ground. It is estimated that the patient has been in cardiac arrest for approximately 10 minutes, during which time CPR was not performed. At this time, the EMT would:

A) Withhold CPR and perform a focused trauma assessment B) Perform CPR and contact medical command for permission to use the AED C) Administer CPR for 2 minutes prior to applying the AED D) Apply electrodes to the patient's chest and follow the AED's instructions

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Body temperature can be increased by all of the following EXCEPT:

A. infection. B. dehydration. C. physical exercise. D. warm blankets.

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The pulmonary veins empty the oxygenated blood into the _______________ _______________ (letter N). 

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